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Troy, Michigan - Best City to Live and Work

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Troy is located in Michigan's (JOBS) Oakland County, 23 miles (37 kilometers) north of downtown Detroit. With a population of more than 81,000, Troy is the 13th largest city in Michigan.

In 2008, Troy was ranked 22nd on a list of "Best Places to Live" in the United States, by Money magazine. Some of its features, as reported by Money, are, "… some of the highest-ranked schools in Michigan, moderately priced homes, safe streets and low property taxes, Troy is a great place for families. It offers events for all ages – including free summer jazz concerts, family festivals, and camps for kids. Its annual Troy Daze Festival attracts 100,000 annually, featuring a Miss Troy pageant, rides, games and food. Though the city lacks a significant downtown, it thrives around its green space, featuring 900 acres of parkland, as well as many museums, theatres, and parks."

Oakland County also provides great opportunities for outdoor activities, with 13 county parks, nearly 60 miles (97 kilometers) of trails and natural landscapes, including five golf courses, two waterparks, and nature centers. When winter comes, the Fridge Toboggan Run, with a 55-foot (17-meter) drop and speeds up to 30 miles per hour (48 kph), is fun for families.

MichBio is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting growth of the life sciences industry in Michigan. The organization brings together new and established life sciences companies, academic and research institutions, as well as service providers and related organizations throughout the state.

For more information about opportunities in Michigan, visit The BioMidwest™ Hotbed community which highlights the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device industries in the area and keeps its audience abreast with the latest information about industry news and events throughout the region.

Check out job opportunities by visiting the BioSpace Career Center. Here you will find the life sciences most premier career events which showcase an array of local employers. At the Career Center homepage you can even check out video to see what the career fair experience is like and hear what job seekers and employers have to say.